Hot Curry
Also known as: Sleek Otter , Bronze Brown , Treacle , Lizard Brown
Few browns feel this lively. Hot Curry leans warm and earthy and grounded, which points it toward coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.07:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Hot Curry color codes
- HEX
- #815B28
- RGB
- rgb(129, 91, 40)
- RGBA
- rgba(129, 91, 40, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 53%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 69%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 29%, 69%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(42.0 12.1 35.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.1% 0.084 71.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 1036: Pearl gold #80643F · ΔE 5.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Hot Curry works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Curry
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Hot Curry by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.07:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Curry background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Curry
Hot Curry with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Curry
Hot Curry triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grizzly #885818 · ΔE 3.3
- Autumn Gold #7D623C · ΔE 4.7
- Oak Barrel #715636 · ΔE 5.9
- Olivary #6E592C · ΔE 6.3
- Barrel Aged #8B6945 · ΔE 6.4
- Woodgrain #996633 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Curry is closest to Queen Blue .
FAQ
Hot Curry FAQs
What color is Hot Curry?
Hot Curry is a dark brown with the hex code #815B28. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 53% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Curry?
The hex code for Hot Curry is #815B28. In RGB it's rgb(129, 91, 40), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 29%, 69%, 49%).
What colors go well with Hot Curry?
Hot Curry pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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